Proposed Thai Laws for Vaping in Thailand

So we can vape in public again just can't import export, so that means we really can't vape anymore lol

 

Ok my girl just viewed this video she's telling me he's telling the reporter if anyone is caught with electronic cigarette they will be taken to Police station sat down and explained to WHY they're not allowed to have them. So yeah screw this place going back to the Philippines LOL.

 

Nowhere any better. This or that issue in every country.
You are welcome if you are an obedient consumer.

 

I would love to hear their explanation. It is only about revenue/taxes nothing else. Tobacco revenue is actually important to Thailand they will do anything to protect that. These local incidents of getting snatched by the police for vaping or any one of a hundred other reasons happens all the time here when the police are hungry for money. It has been that way for more than the 20 odd years I've been living here.

 

I have read it, yes. Thanks.
Today, we talked with some police officers in Bangkok. Their advice (recommendation) is NOT to have e-cigarettes with you in Thailand at the moment. They will do more strictly controls on it.
This is just from 1 source. Tomorrow we will ask more police sources. A Thai friend of me will also call customs at the airport.

 

Try to show the police the video next time to see what their reaction is. That would probably be an eye opener for them.

 

Glad you found TV @stef Keep us posted on the outcome of these calls please.

My wife watched the video and said at the moment it was ok to bring E cigs into Thailand for personal use, but she is very concerned that this won't filter down to the rest of the local police, and a trip to the station would be imminent if caught vaping.

Looks like it might be back to the Stinkies while I'm over

 

Really confusing.

 

Ok, We talked with the head chief of customs at the Ayuthaya office : The E-cig is officially illegal to import, export, produce, sell or carry with you.
BUT ! Its not strict and the law is not 100 % implemented for possessing a E-cigarette.

Inspections at the airport are not fully 100 % at this time but it's a BIG risk to bring it with you. If customs can see it clearly that you carry an E-sig, you 'CAN' have an issue and can be taken to a police office and be fined.
It's not a 100% check but since last month, they will check more as before.

Customs advice is not to bring any e-cig or mods into Thailand. (I assume they cover them self up by giving a political correct answer).

Phone calls with custom police at Suvarnabhumi airport give us the same answer.

If you dismantle your mod completely. Separate battery, mod, tank, drip, atomizer, Juice ... You might can get away with it. This is not an official statement or an advice... !
Anyway, Vaping in public is out of the question ! You will be a sitting duck for corrupt and money hungry police officials these times.
Most vaping Tourist are not aware of these recent laws.
So we must be careful now and warn other vapers !

I will be uploading a video soon at my Youtube Channel.
Steffs Thailand Travel

Cheers,
Steff

 

Thanks for this info, although as you say there may be a certain amount of PC in the answer.

Not looking good for vapers in LoS atm.

 

- remove the tank from the mod, remove the drip tip, remove the battery
- separate all parts, the mod and tank in the check in luggage but tank separate
- spare atomiser heads and e-liquid bottles in your toiletries bag

- Don't try to bring mods with integrated battery
- Bring the least amount of parts
They might not see it, as of now not all luggage is scanned, but many are, I'd say 30 - 50 %. They strive for all luggage to be scanned, same as in Singapore. They have example pictures so they will decide on basis of the shape and colour if you are member of the club or not.

**Updated**

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Have not tried: Plug a head-set into your mod and grooving pass through the customs May be someone should integrate an MP3 into a vape.

 

Or try to decide if they are a step too far for you. Been wondering this personally for a while since they started clamping down on everything vape related.

It's not vaping per se but that is just another straw added to this camels back.

**Updated**

And just found this on FB. Not cape related but Could this be the final straw for many?
Special SIM cards for foreign tourists so they can be traced!